Freddy Rouhani
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Farzad "Freddy" Rouhani is an American
professional poker
player who won the 2008 World Series of Poker
$2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event.
Rouhani who was born in Iran
, came to the United States
in 1985 to attend medical school
, but became a professional poker player instead. He currently resides in Germantown, Maryland
(WSOP), His largest cash was when he finished runner-up to Justin Scott in the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2006 WSOP, earning $429,065, his highest finish at the Main Event was 293rd place at the 2005 WSOP, earning $24,365. later at the 2008 World Series of Poker
he won his first bracelet
in the $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event, earning $232,911.
As of 2009, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000. His 13 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,328,985 of those winnings.
United States
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professional poker
Poker
Poker is a family of card games that share betting rules and usually hand rankings. Poker games differ in how the cards are dealt, how hands may be formed, whether the high or low hand wins the pot in a showdown , limits on bet sizes, and how many rounds of betting are allowed.In most modern poker...
player who won the 2008 World Series of Poker
2008 World Series of Poker
The 2008 World Series of Poker was the 39th annual World Series of Poker . Held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, the series began on May 30, 2008, and featured 55 poker championships in several variants. All events but the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas hold...
$2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event.
Rouhani who was born in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, came to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1985 to attend medical school
Medical school
A medical school is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches medicine. Degree programs offered at medical schools often include Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Bachelor/Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Philosophy, master's degree, or other post-secondary...
, but became a professional poker player instead. He currently resides in Germantown, Maryland
World Series of Poker
Rouhani has seven cashes at the World Series of PokerWorld Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP), His largest cash was when he finished runner-up to Justin Scott in the $2,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2006 WSOP, earning $429,065, his highest finish at the Main Event was 293rd place at the 2005 WSOP, earning $24,365. later at the 2008 World Series of Poker
2008 World Series of Poker
The 2008 World Series of Poker was the 39th annual World Series of Poker . Held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, the series began on May 30, 2008, and featured 55 poker championships in several variants. All events but the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas hold...
he won his first bracelet
World Series of Poker bracelet
The World Series of Poker bracelet is considered the most coveted non-monetary prize a poker player can win. Since 1976, a bracelet has been awarded to the winner of every event at the annual WSOP. Even if the victory occurred before 1976, WSOP championships are now counted as "bracelets". ...
in the $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better event, earning $232,911.
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Event | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 2008 World Series of Poker The 2008 World Series of Poker was the 39th annual World Series of Poker . Held in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, the series began on May 30, 2008, and featured 55 poker championships in several variants. All events but the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas hold... |
$2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low-8 or Better | $232,911 |
As of 2009, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000. His 13 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,328,985 of those winnings.